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Study in Kuwait — scholarships & guide, October 2026
Everything an Arab student needs to study in Kuwait: verified funding, how admission works, and what to prepare. Deadlines are re-checked monthly against official sources.
Verified scholarships for this destination
No destination-specific scholarship in our verified catalog yet — the multi-country programs below still apply.
What you need to know
- 15 indexed institutions led by Kuwait University; tuition-free for nationals.
- Kuwait's generous scholarship budget is mostly spent abroad through the Ministry of Higher Education's Cultural Division — see the Kuwaiti students page.
Universities in Kuwait — 15 in our directory
Abdullah Al Salem University · 2019American International UniversityAmerican University of KuwaitKuwait City · 2003American University of the Middle EastAl ‘Uqaylah · 2007Arab Open UniversityAl Farwānīyah · 2002Australian UniversityKuwait City · 2004
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Also open from anywhere
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters2–3 EU countries IsDB Scholarships (MSP · M.Sc · ISFD · SPMC)Member countries + top universities worldwide Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (Doctoral Networks)EU + beyond Rotary Peace FellowshipPeace centers (various countries) Aga Khan Foundation ISPOwn country or abroad (not UK/Russia) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP)US, Europe, Africa, Oceania, JapanTools for the journey
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 · all deadlines re-verified monthly against official sources